Michael Matuz, 86

Michael Matuz, age 86, of Holland died unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2011, at Tendercare Health Center of Holland.

Michael Matuz, age 86, of Holland died unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2011, at Tendercare Health Center of Holland.

Born in Muskegon Heights, he graduated from Muskegon Hts. High School class of 1942. For 4 years he was employed by Anderson Pattern and later for Morton Mfg until the early 1970’s. In 1976 he moved to the Holland area and worked for Louis Padnos Iron and Metal as an office manager until his retirement in 1990. He spent many winters in the Bradenton area following his retirement.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Yerkie Matuz and children; Ronald Matuz of Redondo Bch., Ca., Lynette (Gary) Odmark of Holland, grandchildren; Laura, Amy and Jamie as well as 6 great grandchildren, sister Virginia (Stephen) Wolosecki of Spring Lake, brothers and sister-in-laws; Gerald (Joan) Yerkie of Whitehall, Daniel Yerkie of Muskegon as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2:00pm at Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd. St. with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery.

Friends may call on the family today 7-9 at the chapel.

Please visit dykstrafuneralhome.com to sign an online registry or to leave a memory.